165 properties without safe water after Wellington slip
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
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A Capital Letter: I’m sick of people saying Wellington is dying
It’s a stale line - uttered a decade ago - that prompts a wave of pointless nostalgia.
Access cut off to 20 homes after large slip
About 165 households in the area are without water.
Suspicious fire outside Wellington’s National Library being investigated by police
The fire broke out last night.
Police looking for driver after single-vehicle crash in Te Aro, Wellington
The vehicle was found crashed into a bank on the street.
‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbing
Victims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.
Police name man who died while diving in Porirua
The man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.
'Coming to get us': Bar owners accuse police of intimidating patrons and staff
'They treat us like they're coming to get us and shut us down.'
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
New supermarket planned for Raumati Beach
A New Four Square store has been confirmed for the village area.
‘You didn’t plan to grow old’: Miracle drug brings joy - and uncertainty - for Kiwis
What's it like to find out a miracle drug will likely prolong your life by decades?
Elderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriage
The man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.
Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory
Its chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.
‘Completely inadequate’ - Letter to Government over Cook Strait safety fears
Wellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.
Guns and stolen property found during Porirua police raid
No one has been charged in the wake of the raid.
Aspiring Shakespearean actress fundraising to get to England
Eva Weld needs $10,000 to perform in London.
Multi-vehicle crash causes significant delays on Wellington motorway
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'
Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.
Up to 5000 expected at Wairarapa festival
Top tips for 121 festival-goers: Bring water and snacks, put on sunblock and be friendly.
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Dire Strait: What’s gone wrong with our ferries?
A mayday call has put a spotlight on the ships but they've been struggling for 18 months.
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery.
UK report: Kiwi ferry heading overseas for English Channel role
The Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.
Hotel Review: A stay at the artsy Naumi Wellington
Step inside the recently opened Naumi Hotel on Cuba Street.
'Dream turning into a nightmare': Family fumes waiting for land settlement
'It looks as though our family dream home is now unachievable.'
Unvaccinated family carers take Covid Minister to court over losing funding
The group of carers were still living and caring for their family but couldn't be paid.
Man arrested in connection with Lower Hutt shooting
The 24-year-old will appear in court today.
Fatal school bus crash: Children praised for composure after driver killed
The driver of the bus was killed in yesterday's crash.
Work delayed on Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan for Fifa Women’s World Cup
Wellington is hosting nine games over July and August.
Fourteen exemption applications made to new water regulator
One is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.
Life-size Lego dinosaurs coming to Wellington
The finishing touches are being put on the building ahead of its opening.
'A little bit of love' needed for Cook Strait ferry staff
Multiple breakdowns and cancellations have also been hard on staff.